Name of High School: Divine Savior Holy Angels High
High School Graduation Year: 2026
Year you began gymnastics: 2013
Favorite Event: Vault
How did you get involved in gymnastics: I started trying to tumble and watched YouTube videos to learn skills. My mom finally signed me up for a gymnastics class!
Favorite thing about gymnastics: Being with my teammates and cheering each other on.
What are your goals for gymnastics?: Compete in Division I college gymnastics
Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Brian and Christine Merdes
Names of sibling(s): Andrew, Charlie and Joseph
Family members in sports: Andrew - tennis, Charlie - Pole Vault, Joseph - football and basketball
Interests Outside the Gym
Favorite school subject: Math
Hobbies or favorite activities: Baking and binge-watching Dance Moms
Favorite music: Pop music
Favorite book(s): The Glass Castle
Favorite movie(s): Legally Blonde
Favorite TV show(s): Ginny and Georgia
Favorite Food: Hashbrowns
Charity Involvement: St. Bakhita Catholic Worker House, Advocates of Ozaukee
Other sports involvement: Pickleball, skiing, ping pong
National Competition Results
2023
Women's Development Program National Championships, Oklahoma City, Okla. -
4th-AA(T); 5th-BB(T); 8th-FX(T) (Jr. C)
2023
Region 4 Championships, Milwaukee, WI -
2nd-UB; 3rd-AA, VT, FX; 5th-BB
2023
Wisconsin State Championship, Appleton, WI -
1st-AA, VT, UB, FX; 4th-BB